I Had Trials Once...

By I Had Trials Once...

I Had Trials Once... is a weekly football podcast and YouTube show hosted by Gareth Seddon and Jordan Hulme, featuring a range of guests from Premier League to Non-League, sharing stories you are unli... more

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November 26, 2025 A (Non) League of their Own Episode #5
We're back with another episode of A (Non) League Of Their Own!
Join us every Wednesday at 5pm where we discuss the best Non-League stories from up & down the country, from The National League to The Dog & Duck & everything in between.
This week we were joined by our usual trio of Gaz, Jordan & Lewy as well as podcast debutant & Radcliffe coach Craig Doble to discuss this weekend's non league stories including Jordan being sent off for diving, fighting in vets football & how much money do non-league players actually earn?
We also talked about Chorley's incredible Christmas gesture, non-footballing injuries, banning shin pads & finally should players refund fans after a heavy defeat?
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1h 10min
November 19, 2025 A (Non) League of their Own Episode #4
We're back with another episode of A (Non) League Of Their Own!
Join us every Wednesday at 5pm where we discuss the best Non-League stories from up & down the country, from The National League to The Dog & Duck & everything in between.
This week we were joined by Lewy & Jordan as well as returning favourite Grant Shenton and channel newcomer Rick Smith to discuss this weekend's non league stories including how many low league footballers admit to playing hungover, pre-match habits & Robbie Savage's rise as a football manager.
We also talked about Litherland REMYCA's 21 game losing streak, Jordan Ibe back enjoying his football and the experience of winning the FA Vase.
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59min
November 12, 2025 A (Non) League of their Own Episode #3
Another week, another episode of A (Non) League Of Their Own!
Join us every Wednesday at 5pm where we discuss the best Non-League stories from up & down the country, from The National League to The Dog & Duck & everything in between.
This week we were joined by the usual trio of Gaz, Jordan and Lewy and following on from Phenix last week we had another I Had Trials Onces legend join us...Gary Stopforth sat down to discuss this weekend's non league stories including the player sent off for going to the toilet, Jordan's football manager ratings & Mark Hughes love for the game.
We also spoke about the Welsh go karting cup draw, dealing with refs & fans as well as AI Footballers in non-league?
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1h 9min
November 05, 2025 A (Non) League of their Own Episode #2
Another week, another episode of A (Non) League Of Their Own!
Join us every Wednesday at 5pm where we discuss the best Non-League stories from up & down the country, from The National League to The Dog & Duck & everything in between.
This week we were joined by returning faces as Gaz is back from his holiday and I Had Trials Onces legend Mike Phenix also stopped by to discuss this weekend's FA Cup action, Havant & Waterlooville's kit clash & should players have an agent in non-league?
We also spoke about Sutton United's unusual process, non-league clubs filming their team talks, managers getting sacked on WhatsApp and players being too obsessed with stats.
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55min
October 29, 2025 A (Non) League of their Own | Episode #1
Introducing...A (Non) League Of Their Own!Our new weekly show where we discuss the best Non-League stories from up & down the country, from The National League to The Dog & Duck & everything in between.Join us every Wednesday at 5pm as we sit down with some I Had Trials Once favourites and non-league royalty to chat about a whole range of topics and stories from managers banning after match pints to on the pitch brawls between players and supporters...If it happens in non-league, you can bet we'll be talking about it.

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1h 7min
October 27, 2025 Aaron Hunt | From Football Manager To Football Chairman, Drawsy Hill FC & Playing Twitch Bingo.
This week Jordan & Gaz are joined by content creator and Daisy Hill FC Chairman Aaron Hunt.
Aaron sits down with the boys to talk how he went from playing Football manager on his twitch stream to becoming the chairman of Daisy Hill Football Club.
Aaron and Jordan start the pod by explaining to Gaz what Twitch is, why it's so popular and how being big on Twitch, YouTube and TikTok has allowed him new opportunities.
Aaron then talks about how he got involved with Daisy Hill, from playing Football Manager as the club to being invited down by ex-manager Lee Hill to help try and save the club.
Aaron explains how he then became the chairman before helping to grow the profile of the club on social media by having other viral stars such as Steve Bracknall & Spud Bro's come down and help raise money to fund the club.
They then chat about the hard decision to let former manager Lee Hill go, why the recruitment wasn't good enough and playing football bingo on twitch with his viewers.
The trio then discuss the decision to bring in ex-Bolton defender Nicky Hunt as the new manager, releasing 12 players instantly and the changes he's made since arriving to daisy Hill.
Finally they end the pod discussing Daisy Hill's aims for the season and why despite their slow start they still think they can achieve play-offs this season.
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42min
October 17, 2025 Nicky Hunt Part Two - FREE to watch/listen on Patreon - Gaz explains…

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3min
October 13, 2025 Nicky Hunt Part 1 | Man Marking Ronaldo, Mario Kart with Gary Cahill & DJing for Ricardo Gardner
This week Jordan & Gaz are joined by former Bolton, Bristol City, Preston, Rotherham, Accrington, Mansfield, Leyton Orient, Notts County, Crewe, Darlington & Ashton United fullback...NICKY HUNT!
Nicky sits down with the boys in part one of his episode to discuss all things football from his time at Bolton Wanderers to his life now managing Daisy Hill FC.
The lads start the pod by discussing Nicky's time at Bolton Wanderers, DJing for Ricardo Gardner, relaxing on Mario Kart with Gary Cahill & his wonder goal vs Liverpool
Nicky then talks about his transition into being a football manager for Daisy Hill FC linking up with social media superstars Aaron Hunt & Angry Ginge to help take Daisy Hill through the leagues.
Nicky and the lads then continue to chat about life in non-league, having to release players, huge squad sizes and other issues that come with the territory.
They then chat about Nicky's early life in football from getting released at a young age and showing the determination to make it as a professional and getting caught on a night out and being suspended for two weeks by Bolton.
The trio then discuss how tough reserve football used to be before Nicky made his first team debut and had the task of marking Ryan Giggs and then a young Cristiano Ronaldo.
Finally they end the pod discussing why modern footballers can't do anything these days, the sacrifices Nicky had to make to become a pro and who were the defenders he looked up to in the Premier League.
🔗 Join our Patreon below for as little as £3 a month and get access to all of the best unfiltered and unedited stories that normally have to be cut! 👇
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📳 Make sure you Like, Comment & Subscribe & turn on notifications so it lets you know when a new episode drops.
Let us know in the comments who you want to see on a future episode of the Podcast! 👇
📲 Follow us on social!
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0:00 Intro with Nicky Hunt.
12:00 Time at Bolton.
19:20 Managing Daisy Hill.
28:20 Early career in football.
46:20 Stepping up to the first team.
57:40 Why modern footballers can’t do anything.

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1h 7min
September 29, 2025 Matt Jarvis | Youth Team Rituals, Graham Stack's Motorbike & Never Tackle Yaya Toure!
This week Jordan & Gaz are joined by former Gillingham, Wolves, West Ham, Norwich, Walsall, Woking & England winger...MATT JARVIS!
Matt sits down with the boys to discuss all things football from the highs of playing in the Premier League and for England to dealing with serious injuries and the challenges that come with them.
The lads start the pod by discussing Matt's time with England, the players who made up the camp and if he was unlucky to have only made one cap for England.
Matt then talks about his early life in football at Gillingham, training on parks to improve as a winger and the experience of mens football.
Matt and the lads then chat about his move to Wolves, that incredible streets wont forget team they had in the Championship and what the biggest differences between the Championship and Premier League are.
They then chat about Matt's record move to West Ham, who were the best players he played with at the club and what made his link up with Andy Carroll so special.
The trio then discuss Matt's fresh start at Norwich which ended with multiple bad injuries brought on by trying to tackle Yaya Toure and ultimate ended his time at the club before finding his love for the game again at Walsall.
Finally they end the pod discussing Matt's time dropping into non-league and why he initially thought he was getting media work from SkySports commentator Martin Tyler.

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1h 30min
September 15, 2025 David Dunn | Training Ground Bust Ups, Calls With Sir Bobby Robson & The Nearest Thing To Gazza!
This week Jordan & Gaz are joined by former Blackburn Rovers, Birmingham City and Oldham Athletic midfielder...DAVID DUNN!
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David sits down with the boys to discuss all things football from his life growing up and representing his boyhood club Blackburn Rovers to his time as a football manager and coach.
The lads start the pod by discussing how David and Gaz know each other from their youth football days in Lancashire before Dunny reveals he actually started out at Blackburn's rivals Burnley before making the switch.
David then talks about his time in the England set up playing alongside Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard and John Terry in the U21s, being on standby for the 2002 World Cup and finally receiving his senior England cap.
Dunny then speaks in great depth about his time at Blackburn Rovers, from his making his first team debut to training ground bust ups with Martin Darlin and why Paul Gascoigne said a young David Dunn was the nearest thing he'd ever seen to himself!
They then chat about the hard decision to leave Blackburn, accidentally telling Sir Bobby Robson to f**k off on a phone call and almost joining Valencia & Chelsea before eventually settling at Birmingham where he eventually struggled with injuries throughout his time.
The trio then discuss Dunny's move back to Blackburn and how he almost joined Big Sam's Bolton Wanderers, what nights out with Roque Santa Cruz & David Bentley were like and why Patrick Vieira is the toughest player he's ever payed against.
Finally they end the pod chatting about Dunny's move in to coaching with spells at Oldham, Blackpool, Barrow, Fleetwood and Port Vale.
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1h 40min

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